1. Introduction: Why a book on wolves in Ireland?
Last wolves in Ireland and Britain
Wolf-human interactions
Some basic wolf facts
2. Archaeological evidence: Introduction
Evidence from cave deposits - mostly glacial dates up to 13,000 years ago
Evidence from post-glacial sites - last 13,000 years
3. Names: Introduction
Irish names for the wolf and their explanation
Place-names in Irish, their origin, explanation and distribution
Place-names in English, their origin, explanation and map of their distribution
Ogham inscriptions
Personal names
Heraldic crests
4. Mythology, folklore and superstitions: Introduction
Wolves in ancient Irish myths and legends
Wolf encounters in the lives of Irish saints
Wolf references in the Brehon Laws
Wolves in more recent folklore
References to wolves in literary works
The use of wolf parts in medicine and as medical charms
The belief that some Irish could change into wolves and werewolves
5. The historic record up to AD1786 and beyond?: Introduction
Chronology of recorded wolf incidents
Discussion and analysis of recorded incidents
Wolf incidents possibly later than 1786
Wolf-dogs in Ireland
6. Population estimates and wolf zoology from the historic data: Introduction
Population estimates for Ireland
Aspects of the zoology of the Irish wolf with reference to preferred habitats and breeding
Aspects of the zoology of the Irish wolf with reference to food requirements
Wolf attacks on humans
7. Causes of the decline and extermination of the wolf in Ireland: Introduction
Legislation dealing with the wolf problem in Ireland
Bounties and bounty hunters
Deforestation and habitat change
Human population change
Attitudes
8. Final comments: Introduction
The loss of one of our foremost predators
The possibility of the Irish wolf as a unique sub-species
The possibility of reintroduction
Wolf tourism
The threat from privately held wolves and wolf/dog hybrids in Ireland
Future research on Irish wolves.
OBNB doesn't sell books, but you may be able to find a copy at one of these websites:
Wolves in Ireland : a natural and cultural history by K. R. Hickey. ISBN 9781846823060. Published by Open Air in 2011. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
